Hong Kong police have arrested three people linked to a company suspected of using surveying equipment with forged certificates in at least two redevelopment projects and a public hospital expansion, the Post has learned.

The arrests, involving acoustic and environmental services consultant Novox, were made on Tuesday.

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) told the Post that Novox provided surveying equipment to four of its projects in To Kwa Wan, with two confirming the use of instruments with forged certificates.

A source said three individuals linked to Novox were arrested on suspicion of using fake instruments. If convicted, the maximum penalty is 14 years’ imprisonment.

The two projects, located at Bailey Street/Wing Kwong Street and Hung Fook Street/Ngan Hon Street, were tendered to Nation Star Development and Port Destiny, respectively.

Nation Star is owned by Henderson Land Development while Port Destiny is under Kerry Properties.

A URA spokesman said that after the developers confirmed the use of forged certificates, the authority had sent letters requesting them to “immediately terminate their contracts with Novox and suggesting they file police reports.”